Lau v. Nichols: Bilingual Education in Public Schools ANNOTATION
Examines the 1974 Supreme Court case in which a group of Chinese American parents sued the San Francisco School Board on behalf of their children for not providing a special learning environment for Chinese-speaking students.
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Gr 5-9-McPherson explains the history of education in the U.S. for minorities and non-English speakers, and then follows Lau v. Nichols through all of the California State Courts to the U.S. Supreme Court. The high court's procedures and decisions are thoroughly explained, as are the other cases that have been affected by this one. The "Questions for Discussion" will provoke further thought. Documentation is provided in the chapter notes. This title fills a need for students writing reports or preparing for debates.-Gayle Modrall, Presbyterian School, Houston, TX Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
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